The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), has called for greater unity, peace and cohesion within the party, urging members and leaders to strengthen internal democracy and work collectively towards the continued progress of the party.
Adeola made the call on Wednesday when he met with members of the Ogun State Executive Council of the APC at the party secretariat in Abeokuta.
The meeting, which formed part of his continued engagement with the party leadership and stakeholders, provided an opportunity for discussions on the need to strengthen the party, deepen grassroots engagement and foster greater cooperation among its various organs and members.
As part of his commitment to supporting the activities of the party, YAYI presented a 30-seater bus to the Ogun State chapter of the APC to enhance the party’s mobility and facilitate its organisational and mobilisation activities across the state.
Addressing the state executives, the gubernatorial candidate emphasised the need for peace, mutual respect and unity, stressing that the strength of the APC would be better demonstrated through its ability to accommodate different interests and work together towards common objectives.
He urged party leaders and members to embrace dialogue and consultation in resolving differences, noting that disagreements are part of democratic engagement but should not be allowed to weaken the party or create divisions among its members.
YAYI also called on members of the APC to embrace and properly integrate new leaders and members joining the party from other political parties, describing their arrival as an opportunity to expand the party’s strength and broaden its political base.
He urged existing members to welcome the new entrants without rancour, while encouraging the newcomers to respect the established structures, leadership and democratic processes of the APC.
According to him, the APC must remain an inclusive political family where old and new members can work together, contribute their experience and pursue shared objectives without unnecessary divisions.
The Senator further pledged his commitment to supporting internal democracy, inclusiveness, consultation and fairness within the party, stressing that the collective interest of the APC and the people of Ogun State should remain paramount.
He assured the state executive of his readiness to work closely with the party leadership, elected representatives, stakeholders and grassroots members to strengthen the party’s structures and promote effective coordination across the state.
The meeting also witnessed discussions on strategies for improving communication, mobilisation and cooperation among the different levels of the party, with participants emphasising the importance of unity and collective responsibility.
The engagement ended with a renewed commitment by the party stakeholders to sustained consultation, cooperation and peaceful coexistence as the APC continues to consolidate its structures across Ogun State.
